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Chilling in the hamock on Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Veligandu Island Resort in the Maldives: a paradise for scuba divers

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Welcome to my hotel review for Veligandu Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives. It’s a luxury scuba dive destination…

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Posted in: Destinations, Dive & Travel, Maldives, Veligandu Island Filed under: Flashpacking, Indian Ocean, Island Hopping, Scuba Destinations, Support Local Population, Travel Tips
Bafish picture with Nikon Coolpix on the Maldives

Nikon Coolpix Underwater Camera: the waterproof W300 for scuba dive photos

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In this post, I share my experience of using the Nikon Coolpix W300 waterproof underwater camera for dive photos. This…

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Posted in: Dive & Travel, Packing List Filed under: Backpacking, Dive Travel Luggage, Flashpacking, Macro Diving, Manta Rays, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Travel Bag, Splashpacking Tips, Travel Tips
Natuurlijke thermaalbaden oftewel vulkanische warmwaterbronnen op de Azoren

Reflections to 2020 – the coronavirus and the changes in the world

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    2020, the year in which we started to write a new chapter for the future history books. The…

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Posted in: Lifestyle, Work Abroad Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Eco Conscious, Eco-Friendly Travel, Flashpacking, Hiking Destinations, Island Hopping, Scuba Destinations, Solo Female Travel, Support Local Population
Include a visit to São Vicente on your 7-day Madeira Island itinerary!

Splashpacker Travel Blog 26: West Tour & Mountain Peak Levada Walk on Madeira

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In my previous travel blog posts, you could read about my first day on Madeira Island, spending my first days…

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Posted in: 2020, Destinations, Female Solo Travel, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal, Splashpacker Travel Blog Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Solo Female Travel
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Travel Electronics Packing List: What small electrical devices to pack for solo travel, long term travel or working abroad

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After receiving some nice feedback about the post ‘In my dive travel bag as a female scuba diver’, and the…

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Posted in: Dive & Travel, Female Solo Travel, Lifestyle, Packing List, Work Abroad Filed under: Backpacking, Dive Travel Luggage, Flashpacking, Solo Female Travel, Splashpacking Tips, Travel Tips
The botanical garden in Funchal on Madeira

Botanical Garden & Monte Palace Tropical Gardens in Funchal on Madeira

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In my previous travel blog post, you could read about my first days in Funchal on Madeira. This post is…

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Posted in: Destinations, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Budget Travel, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Sustainable Travel Activities, Travel Tips
Triangle house in the botanical garden in Funchal

Splashpacker Travel Blog 25 – First days in Funchal on Madeira during coronavirus

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So here I am, on the road again! Chronologically, the Splashpacker travel blog might get a bit confusing. During the…

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Posted in: 2020, Destinations, Female Solo Travel, Madeira & Porto Santo Island, Portugal, Splashpacker Travel Blog Filed under: Atlantic Ocean, Flashpacking, Island Hopping, Macaronesia, Solo Female Travel

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